As strange as it may sound, there could be some relief in sight for Australia’s beleaguered batsmen. Despite their number three ranking, India’s bowling doesn’t match up as well as the New Zealand attack did in favourable conditions. Ian Chappell writes.

Much emphasis has been laid on the process of 'preparation' lately - especially after the debacle in England earlier this year. What is preparation? How does one prepare? — popped up many a times during the post result analysis. Aakash Chopra writes.

While batting is undoubtedly India's strength, it's not possible to make an impression without having the arsenal to take 20 wickets in a Test match. After all, winning a Test match isn't just about scoring more runs than the opposition but about dismissing the opposition twice. Aakash Chopra writes. Their corner

The affable tearaway, sidelined for the Test series because of a shin injury, is hopeful of regaining fitness ahead of the two T20s and the one-day triseries. He spoke exclusively to the Hindustan Times. Pat Cummins in an interview with Rohit Bhaskar.

In a dismal display, India couldn't even achieve the one thing that might have sent them to Perth on a positive note — a century of international hundreds for Sachin Tendulkar. Ian chappell writes. Numbers tell the tale | Sydney surrender